Origin
Elkland, PA
Evening in Elkland on Friday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkland, PA to Gurnee, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkland, PA
Haneul Trac
Gurnee, PA
Josef Traxler
Trip Overview
Elkland, PA to Gurnee, PA is 21.9 miles and takes about 49 minutes via East Main Street and Route 49, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a quick trip, ideal for when you need to cover a small distance without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time, making it easy to fit into any schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 28% of the route on highways. You'll navigate East Main Street, Route 49, and Gurnee Road, experiencing frequent changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles on East Main Street. Expect a driving experience characterized by navigating local roads rather than high-speed travel, so keep your attention focused on the road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in near PA 349 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elkland, PA to Gurnee, PA is easy. At 49m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles (PA 349 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (Sr4012): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
13.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
PA 349 / Church Street
Turn left onto PA 349 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
3
17 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Navigation decision point
3
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Sr4012
Turn right onto Sr4012
Navigation decision point
3
17.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Gurnee Road
Turn right onto Gurnee Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Route 49 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Gurnee Road | 4.4 mi | 16m |
| Long Run Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sr4012 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 7.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkland, PA and Gurnee, PA.
1
Start on PA 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on PA 49
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 49
3
Continue on PA 49
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto PA 349
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Church Street
5
Continue on PA 349
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Long Run Road
6
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
School Street
7
Turn right onto Sr4012
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sr4012
8
Turn right onto Gurnee Road
4.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Gurnee Road
9
Arrive at destination
Gurnee Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gurnee, PA
Evening in Gurnee on Friday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elkland, PA to Gurnee, PA covers 21.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Route 49, Gurnee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Elkland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Elkland, PA to Gurnee, PA is easy. At 49m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles (PA 349 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (Sr4012): Navigation decision point.
The route from Elkland, PA to Gurnee, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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